Responding to the increased food insecurity in the community due to loss of jobs and household income, the City of Moreno Valley will host an emergency drive-thru food distribution event this Friday, May 22, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the City's Conference & Recreation Center (CRC) at 14075 Frederick St. (Frederick and Alessandro).

Food will be provided by Feeding America, a non-profit organization of more than 200 food banks nationwide.

"A lot of our residents are hurting right now," said Dr. Yxstian Gutierrez. "One box of groceries won't fix the situation, but it will help, and we're very happy to provide any help we can."

With no qualifying necessary, each car will receive one emergency box full of shelf-stable items, which may contain: soup, pasta, canned vegetables, beans, peanut butter, cereal, and snacks. In addition, if available, they will also distribute fresh produce.

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